Atypical fibroblast growth factors (FGF) 21 and 19 play a central role in energy metabolism through the mediation of Klotho coreceptor. Contradictory findings are available about the association of… (More)

Macrophage migration inflammatory factor (MIF) is a proinflammatory cytokine with a unique role as the physiologic counterregulator of the immunosuppressive effects of glucocorticoids. MIF has been… (More)

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Epidemiological studies have shown an association between birth weight and future risk of type 2 diabetes, with individuals born either small or large for gestational age at increased risk.… (More)